Thanks for the input guys. I figured everyone would say t-5 or halide.

Steve i do not have a canopy at this time. But i started my stand yesterday and when i bought my paneling i got enough to build one. How long is an 80 watt t-5? I havnt heard of one. That is my concern with t-5 (atleast with my research) is that a crap load of 3 or 4 foot bulbs to replace every year at 20-25 bucks a pop. If you have a link to an 80 wat lmk, and i will search right now as well. Thanks


PS I will be starting a new build thread with a few pics soon.